For although we are in the flesh, we do not battle according to the flesh, for the weapons of our battle are not of flesh but are enormously powerful, capable of destroying fortresses. We destroy arguments and every pretension raising itself against the knowledge of God, and take every though captive in obedience to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Philippians 4:4-8
This is what has been bombarding me since I've been up. Coming at me over and over. A peak here, a peak there. Two at a time, five another.
No, I'm not talking about real birds.
I'm talking about stinking thinking.
Negative thinking.
Fearful thinking.
Thoughts of self pity.
Can't take this anymore.
Tired of dealing with other people in my life.
When are they going to change?
How much more do I have to take?
It's time to do this.
Didn't feel like doing a devotional today.
Didn't feel like doing anything actually.
Forced myself to keep reading God's Word.
Forced myself to fight the good fight of faith and take thoughts captive.
I got dressed spiritually.
These two scriptures that I wrote out above will be my 2010 Scriptures. I NEED to cover my entire being with them.
So since I really didn't 'feel' like doing a devotional today, I'm going to leave you with this:
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.
It's time to do some lassoing (sp?,lol) with these thoughts beloved ones.
What about you?
I have extra lasso if you need it.
Thy Kingdom come Father God on earth as it is in heaven.
amen amen amen
5 comments:
I am REALLY trying as well to reign in those negative thoughts. I've been having a big old pity party for the last couple of weeks and I'm tired of it.
I don't want to do anything either. My house is a total mess and I keep telling myself.. tomorrow I'll clean it up.. tomorrow.
No. I need to get up off of my ass today and do it. One moment at a time is all I'm taking it today....
Saying a prayer for you and yours Ang.
Love you!
((Hugs))
Laura
Hi Angela,
I'm sorry that you're having a difficult day. I hope that nothing I said in yesterdays email, made you feel that way or contributed in anyway to your feeling blue today. I believe that depression can be infectious and the 'stinking thinking' that you spoke of today is contagious as well. And well, yesterday I unloaded alot of my pain onto the screen and sent it your way...
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I'll pray for you today...right now...and ask that when you are able, you pray for me too.
Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you and praying that for both of us, the gifts of Peace and Joy and A Sound Mind will be received and restored in our lives.
Angela,
God will use your feelings of inadequacy to help others when you become a vessel (as you have) for His Word and His Voice.
The enemy must be on a rampage this morning, because I have been assailed with doubts and fears. "What if I don't get a job", "What am I going to do", "What will people think", and on and on and on. BUT GOD. I can NEVER forget that part -- the MAIN part, and neither can you! Just because we have doubts doesn't change a thing on His end. He is the immovable, omnipotent Lord of our lives and what He says and has said STANDS! You're gonna make it. I'm gonna make it. And not just make it, but rise above these ashes, HIGH above them until they are no longer visible. All we will see is HIM and what HE has done. And it will be good.
Love you!
Lisa
Ride em faithgirl!! I'm with you on lassoing in those negative thoughts that seek to destroy our peace and faith. Today as you know has been trying for me too. I know the enemy is not happy about the direction I am taking in my blog and vlog. I had to MAKE myself workout and even laid back down for about an hour late this morning. I'm hitting the shower and heading to the Christian bookstore. I'll be home around 4 or so if you want to call. Love you!!!
Precious sister, this is when we pray for each other! God will sustain you and lift you up, because He said He would! God will make a way! I am praying for you and your family!
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